Black Myth: Wukong, the action RPG based on the classic Chinese epic Journey to the West, is set to launch on Xbox Series X/S on August 20, 2025. This release comes exactly one year after its debut on PS5 and PC.

Xbox announced the news on Twitter/X, stating, "You are the Destined One. Black Myth: Wukong arrives on August 20. Pre-orders start June 18!"

You are the Destined One.

Black Myth: Wukong is coming August 20. Pre-order begins June 18! pic.twitter.com/5z89gUYxNV

— Xbox (@Xbox) June 6, 2025

Black Myth: Wukong has been a massive success, selling more than 25 million copies as of January 31, 2025. However, its absence from Xbox Series X/S has been conspicuous, especially since it was never officially marketed as an exclusive title.

Some reports suggested the delay stemmed from a Sony exclusivity agreement rather than technical challenges, but Fen Ji, the head of developer Game Science, reportedly pointed to the Xbox Series S as the cause.

"The only platform missing is Xbox," he said, according to a machine translation, "which feels somewhat off, but that 10GB of shared memory—without extensive optimization expertise—is incredibly difficult to work with."

It now appears those hurdles have been cleared, allowing Xbox players to soon add the game to their collections.

In our review of Black Myth: Wukong, we noted, "Despite some frustrating technical issues, Black Myth: Wukong delivers a superb action experience with engaging combat, thrilling boss fights, intriguing secrets, and a stunning world."

Beyond technical concerns, Black Myth: Wukong has also faced scrutiny over the developer's history of sexism, which we covered back in 2023.

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